Byam Newsletter

March 26, 2021

Principal Fredette and AP Dolan Video Message

As mentioned in above video, teacher assignments will be communicated to our parents/guardians on Monday. Thank you.

Virtual Parent Info Night this Wednesday March 31st 7:00 pm

Jason Fredette and Betsy Dolan will be presenting information for our return to full day school. The virtual info. night will be Wednesday March 31st at 7:00 pm.

Meeting Link: Byam Virtual Parent Info Night Link for Wed 3/31 7pm

Wed, Mar 31, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

Virtual Parent Info. Night Link:
https://www.gotomeet.me/BetsyDolan/virtual-parent-info-night-link-wed-331-7pm

Submit Your Questions in Advance at the Below Link:
If you have qusetions you would like to submit for our parent info night, please submit your question(s) at the link below.

https://forms.gle/ooQHFJrcajv9SLUL8

COHORT B STUDENTS ARE IN-PERSON on Wednesday 3/31

We're looking forward to seeing all of our Cohort B students in-Person next Wednesday, March 31st. Reminder the school day ends on 3/31 after bus/car pick up. No afternoon classes

BUSES

To alleviate the large number of cars expected at parent drop off and pick up, which would result in our parents having to wait in long lines, we encourage families who are able, to register for bus transportation for their Byam children. Families who live 1 mile or more away from Byam School are eligible for free bus transportation this year. You can register at the link below. There is no fee for bus passes this school year. The bus routes are the same as they were last year. Please register on the district website: https://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/domain/90 . When you register for the bus, please email your child's teacher so they can update their dismissal routine for your child. After registration is complete, you will receive a bus pass with your bus number and stop information.

WEEK #4 SUBMIT YOUR CHILD'S ACTIVITY MINUTES:

SUBMIT activity minutes for WEEK NUMBER 4

IT'S QUICK AND EASY TO SUBMIT YOUR BYAM CHILD(RENS) MINUTES FOR THIS WEEK IN THE GOOGLE FORM BELOW:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeG4NoSYfYb97OrcpkAXM_s2eAHALVfeg-C6D4gZs0kFkVtLg/viewform

Family Fitness Challenge Flyer (BY,HA,SR)

docs.google.com

Calendar Notations:

** Reminder this Wednesday 3/31 the school day ends after bus/car pick up dismissal.

1. Friday April 2nd - There is NO SCHOOL on Friday April 2nd in observation of Good Friday

2. Early Release PD Day Wed April 7th: Please mark your calendars as this is a change from previous Professional Develment Days prior to April 5th full days. Dismissal on Professional Development Early Release Day Wednesday, April 7th will be the original dismissal times for half days, which for elementary schools is 11:45.

3. April School Vacation Week: April 19th-23rd is April School Break Week

APRIL IS LIGHT IT UP BLUE!

BYAM ...Individually Unique, Together Complete

Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion During

Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month

Light It Up Blue

The month of April is nationally recognized as a time to learn about Autism and to promote acceptance of individuals who are diagnosed with Autism. The Byam community continues to honor each of our individual students by promoting diversity and an inclusive environment where every student can reach their highest potential.

As part of Byam’s celebrations, Art teacher Amy Brown, invited each of our students to create their own unique puzzle piece. These will be joined together to create a display representing how we all fit together to make our community.

Ways you can participate

Always remember that “Kindness Matters” and should never be underestimated. Even a small act can have a far reaching impact. The following are various examples from www.autismspeaks.org of how you can participate and show your support:

Commit to take action and demonstrate kindness toward all
Connect with kindness by learning about or sharing resources that celebrate diversity
Lead with kindness by advocating for advancement in policies that positively impact the autism community
Teach and learn with kindness in the classroom with daily kind acts and lessons that promote kindness and acceptance

Book List

There are a large variety of books promoting acceptance and awareness of diversity in learning and Autism. The following small sample of books geared toward helping children understand and accept individuals with Autism.

Autism Is…? By Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan
A Friend Like Simon by Kate Gaynor
I See Things Differently by Pat Thomas
The Girl Who Thought In Pictures, The Story of Temple Grandin By Julia Finley Mosca
Uniquely Wired By Julia Cook
All My Stripes by Shaina Rudolph and Danielle Royer
Leo the Late Bloomer by Robert Kraus
The Autism Acceptance Book by Ellen Sabin